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The Inner-Workings of People Problems

Lynda Savage, M.S., LMFT, LPC

As therapists at the Center for Family Healing, we sometimes give seminars about ‘people problems.’ Anxiety...

Honor Widows

Brenda Spina, M.S., LMFT, LPC

Widowhood is one of those transitions that is easily dismissed and greatly misunderstood. As someone who watched her...

Women, Grief, and Jesus

Mary Lambrecht, M.S. LMFT

Women experiencing grief and loss can also know deep comfort, individual attention, and a life-giving future through...

Hellos and Goodbyes

Lynda Savage, M.S., LMFT, LPC

Helpful thoughts for parents, young people, and families for a child's movement into adulthood. Transition from...

Morning Star: All Through The Night

Mary Lambrecht, M.S. LMFT

Poetry and scripture are inter-weaved in this article to proclaim one of the greatest Christmas truths: Jesus, the...

Coping With Holiday Grief

Compiled by Brenda Spina, M.S., LMFT, LPC

There is no time of year more difficult than the holidays when a loved one has died. Nothing feels the same nor will...

Helping Ourselves through the Holidays

Holidays challenge us on every level: emotionally with the memories of family or stressors of getting together...

Myths About Sexual Abuse

Brenda Spina, M.S., LMFT, LPC

As familiar as we may all think we are with the existence and impact of sexual abuse, there is nothing that...

Picture Perfect: How God "Sees" Our Troubles

Mary Lambrecht, M.S. LMFT

Even Jesus' disciples struggled to picture certain promises that Jesus reassured them of. This article will outline...

Twelve Years, Ten Lessons

Mary Lambrecht, M.S. LMFT

An article of tribute and thanksgiving. As Mary Lambrecht follows God's call to Texas, she shares ten basic lessons...

Moms' To Do List, #3 of 3, #3377

Christine Vander Wielen, M.S.W., CAPSW

Moms are good at taking care of their loved ones but often do not take time for themselves. In this three part...

Moms' To Do List, #2 of 3, #3376

Christine Vander Wielen, M.S.W., CAPSW

Moms are good at taking care of their loved ones but often do not take time for themselves. This article offers...

Moms' To Do List, #1 of 3, #3375

Christine Vander Wielen, M.S.W., CAPSW

Moms are good at taking care of their loved ones but often do not take time for themselves. This article offers...

Honor Widows, #2 of 2, #3374

Brenda Spina, M.S., LMFT, LPC

Transitioning into the single life once again is not an easy task but it is a doable one. Based on personal...

Honor Widows, #1 of 2, #3373

Brenda Spina, M.S., LMFT, LPC

Transitioning into the single life once again is not an easy task but it is a doable one. Based on personal...

Loosening the Noose: False Assumptions, #5 of 6, #3366

Brenda Spina, M.S., LMFT, LPC

Loosening the Noose - False Assumptions is a series of six programs based on the writings of Brenda Spina. Focusing...

Loosening the Noose: False Assumptions, #4 of 6, #3365

Brenda Spina, M.S., LMFT, LPC

Loosening the Noose - False Assumptions is a series of six programs based on the writings of Brenda Spina. Focusing...

Loosening the Noose: False Assumptions, #3 of 6, #3364

Brenda Spina, M.S., LMFT, LPC

Loosening the Noose - False Assumptions is a series of six programs based on the writings of Brenda Spina. Focusing...

Loosening the Noose: False Assumptions, #2 of 6, #3363

Brenda Spina, M.S., LMFT, LPC

Loosening the Noose - False Assumptions is a series of six programs based on the writings of Brenda Spina. Focusing...

Loosening the Noose: False Assumptions, #1 of 6, #3362

Brenda Spina, M.S., LMFT, LPC

Loosening the Noose: False Assumptions is a series of six programs based on the writings of Brenda Spina. Focusing...